Nurse Practitioner at Johns Hopkins Medicine – Nurse Practitioner @ Latham & Watkins (2021-08 – Present)
Occupational Health
- Provide on-site services 40 hours per week at the Latham & Watkins clinic in Los Angeles, CA.
- Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with minor non work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).
- Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
- Provide on-site testing for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
- Provide support and case management for non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing illness and absenteeism.
- Participation in the annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Participation in planning and delivery of monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
- Provide referrals for Latham & Watkins employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence with company protocols.
- Provide travel immunizations and guidance for employees traveling abroad for company business.
- Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc.
- Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
- Provide general medical advice to the Latham & Watkins Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
- Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Latham & Watkins and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations and professional standards.
- Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care.
- Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to Latham & Watkins employees as required.
- Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly, and professional attention to their needs and requests.
- Ensure Latham & Watkins onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean and attractive.
- Develop and implement new administrative policies and procedures as needed to ensure smooth operation of Latham & Watkins onsite clinics.
- Conduct self in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
- Provide telehealth services to Latham employees across multiple California locations at the global and practice offices in Los Angeles.
- Maintain and revise as needed nursing procedures, protocols and standing orders.
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
- Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the California Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
- Maintain patient medical records.
- From August 2021 – August 2026: Sole provider managing care for Latham & Watkins employees from the global and practice offices.
- From September 2026 – present: Sole provider managing care for Latham & Watkins employees at the practice office in Los Angeles.
Nurse Practitioner at Valley Urgent Care (2021-01 – 2021-06)
- Independently provides direct patient care which includes physical exams, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment in office and through telemedicine.
- Orders and interprets imaging results, laboratory tests and electrocardiogram.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment plans.
- Communicates patient needs, diagnosis, and course of treatment to the patient and other clinical staff.
- Conduct and review daily tasks, patient callbacks, and lab result during each shift.
Nurse Practitioner at Mend Urgent Care (2020-10 – 2021-03)
- December 2020 – March 2021: Worked remotely conducting COVID-19 screenings and ordering COVID-19 tests to various nursing home employees, elementary school students and teachers, food drives and COVID-19 test sites organized by Mend Urgent Care.
- October 2020 – December 2020: Performed physical examinations, assessments, diagnosis and treatment while consulting with the Medical Supervisor when dealing with situations outside of my scope of practice.
- Order and interpret x-rays, lab results and EKGs.
- Review and manage daily tasks, patient callbacks, and lab results.
- Provide oversight and lead day to day operations, as sole provider.
Student Health Center – Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2020-06 – Present)
Currently working remotely as a Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner.
- Collaborates with Physicians, Nurses, and other team members of the clinic by providing remote medical care, consultation, and referrals for a diverse patient population with acute and chronic medical issues.
- Evaluates, assess, diagnose and treat students with non-urgent concerns through telemedicine and directs patient to the ER or Urgent Care if needed.
Occupational Health Department – COVID-19 Clinic (Nurse Practitioner) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2020-04 – 2020-06)
Redeployed from regular duty to aid with the Occupational Health Department's COVID-19 Clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Performed comprehensive screenings and assessments on symptomatic and asymptomatic MedStar employees for COVID-19 testing.
Student Health Center – Primary Care (Nurse Practitioner) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2017-04 – 2020-04)
- Performed physical exams, diagnosis, education and treatment to all Georgetown University students and students that attend schools affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Student Health.
- Experienced in prescribing medications such as: PrEP, oral contraceptives, ADD/ADHD medications, anxiety/depression medications, medications treating urinary tract infections/vaginal infections and STDs.
- Performed procedures such as: IV insertions, suture removals, minor incision and drainage, ingrown toenail treatment, appropriate lab orders, and minor cryotherapy procedures.
- Provided patient education, counseling, and written material to students regarding self-care, illness prevention, and prevention of illness progression.
Student Health Center – Primary Care (Registered Nurse) at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2014-11 – 2017-04)
- 2016: Spirit Award given
- 2015: Nurse of the Year Award given
- Monitored Georgetown University students' routine immunization compliance and notified students to complete their required immunizations to avoid being unable to enroll in classes.
- Administered routine vaccinations to Georgetown University students who have not been compliant in order to meet the University's immunization requirements.
- Provided direct care to students by managing very minor illnesses and injuries without the need to be managed by a Nurse Practitioner or a Doctor.
- Triaged students by assessing their health care needs and directed them to be evaluated by a Nurse Practitioner or a Doctor if indicated.
RN at Sibley Memorial Hospital (2011-10 – 2015-03)
- Provided inpatient nursing care to individuals with cancer and blood disorders.
- Administered intravenous and oral chemotherapy medications to patients receiving treatment.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide patients the best care and continuity during their inpatient stay.
RN at Brookhaven Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (2010-08 – 2011-08)
- Assisted patients with chronic physical and mental disabilities with a goal to reach recovery and gain independence.
- Educated patients to maintain a higher level of health while also avoiding injury.